Activity
Fill a bird feeder or set out bird seed for children to observe visiting birds. Set out real or cardboard tube binoculars, bird books, and paint color samples (free from the hardware store) for children to explore.
Materials
You can observe birds in nature without any materials, though these materials are great for exploration:
- Bird feeder
- Binoculars
- Bird books
- Field guides
- Pictures of birds
- Paint color samples
Skill Building
Watching animals outside the window, even from indoors, can provide calming benefits and prolonged attention.
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